Open Access Support for Articles with KURENAI

KURENAI Provides Open Access

KURENAI (Kyoto University Research Information Repository) is a platform that provides open access to research and educational outputs of Kyoto University, making contribution to broader communities.
This page describes how to make articles open access via KURENAI.

  • Repository contents will also be included in databases such as Google Scholar and CiNii.
  • Permalinks are provided to ensure permanent access.

Detail on how to use the KURENAI Deposit System

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[Short videos explaining how to deposit articles] (in Japanese)

What is "KURENAI?"

KURENAI is an acronym for the Kyoto University Repository for Navigating Academic Information. The name KURENAI recalls the opening lines of the anthem of Japan's Third High School, an antecedent of Kyoto University.
Learn More about KURENAI

YouTube short videos: "Must-Watch for Young Researchers! The First Step to Open Access"

As a YouTube shorts, easy-to-understand videos about the basics of the open access, “Must-Watch for Young Researchers! The First Step to Open Access" series is available. (in Japanese)

Operating structure

KURENAI is operated by the Kyoto University Library Network.
Kyoto University Research Information Repository Operational Guidelines

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